The bitumen mastic has proved to be a successful water-proofing material intended for water-proofing treatment of surfaces such as flat and sloped roofs and tanks. As the mastic asphalt is reasonably ?uid at the processing temperature, it can be applied to form ...
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How to Erect Members in Steel Structure Work?
In recent times, steel structures have gained popularity over RCC structures due to their advantages such as higher strength and durability, lightweight, speed of construction, easy fabrication and fire, moisture, and pest resistance. Accuracy in the erection of steel structure plays a ...
How to Fix Doors and Windows in Wall Openings?
Doors and windows are among the essential elements of a building from security, functional, and aesthetic point of view. Proper fixing of doors and windows in wall openings is vital as faulty installation could compromise the safety of the building. ...
How to Prepare Concrete for Footings of a Two-storey Building?
Preparation of concrete for footings of a building with a maximum of two storeys can be carried out in the field without the need for extensive calculations. It involves selecting suitable constituent materials and properly mixing them to produce concrete ...
How to Install Corrugated Asbestos Cement Roofing Sheets?
Asbestos cement sheets are popularly used as a low-cost roofing material. The improved properties attained by the addition of asbestos in cement make it suitable to be used for insulation, fireproofing, roofing, and flooring jobs. In this article, we’ll discuss ...
How to Prevent Plaster Defects During the Construction Stage?
Plaster defects can be easily avoided in the construction stage if the necessary precautions are taken at the right time. The preventive measures range from proper preparation and cleaning of the wall surface to selecting suitable materials and following the ...
What to Do if Concrete Cylinder Test Fails at 28 Days?
The failure of the concrete cylinder test at 28 days occurs due to several factors like improper casing and curing of specimens and an incorrect mix of concrete used for construction. The cause of the failure should be identified by ...
How to Construct In-situ Walls with Soil-Cement?
Soil-cement is a highly-compacted mixture produced by mixing cement with soils. Generally, in-situ walls constructed with soil-cement are used for excavation support, groundwater control, and construction of single-story buildings. The in-situ construction with soil-cement shall be limited to single-story with ...